nomination
noun
nom·i·na·tion
ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
Examples of nomination in a Sentence
We expect him to get the Democratic nomination.
Membership is by nomination only.
The novel earned a nomination for the National Book Award.
The film received five Academy Award nominations.
The nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced.
Recent Examples on the Web
Republican Mark Baisley didn't face a challenger for the GOP nomination and will face Hickelooper in the November general election.
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Earlier this year, pastry chef Susan Bae won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef, her third consecutive nomination before finally taking it home.
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Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Smart received a 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Call Me Izzy on Broadwayand earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in The Man Who Came to Dinner.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The dual nominations recognize that sometimes the role of a Vatican department head requires being an ordained priest and cardinal.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Earlier this year, pastry chef Susan Bae won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef, her third consecutive nomination before finally taking it home.
—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Smart received a 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Call Me Izzy on Broadwayand earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in The Man Who Came to Dinner.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The dual nominations recognize that sometimes the role of a Vatican department head requires being an ordained priest and cardinal.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nomination
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomination. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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nomination
noun
nom·i·na·tion
ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
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